insignificant

Example Sentences

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But there is a middle ground between championing Platner’s opponent and dismissing his pattern of ill-considered behavior as insignificant.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Recent polling suggests that, ahead of Tuesday’s primary, incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has what pollsters deem a statistically insignificant lead in her bid for reelection as the city’s top executive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

"I'm asking you to do the right thing. If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it might seem, please speak to us."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“My existence,” concludes a minor figure who proves to be anything but insignificant, “was nothing more than a drawing in the sand obliterated by the wind.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

All he had to do was make what chess players call a waiting move, an insignificant move that changes nothing important on the board and gives your opponent the next turn.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin